Care Packages

For years, as Hillerbrand+Magsamen, we have embraced the art of giving through "gifts"—small, personal gestures that blend our artistic practice with acts of care and generosity. These gestures have taken many forms, from carefully arranged objects to collaborative moments with our family and community. Now, we’re inviting you to join us in Care Packages, a year-long mail art performance that extends our tradition of gift-giving into a shared, collective experience.

Each month, we will select ten people at random to receive a unique care package. These handcrafted, personal packages are truly one-of-a-kind—never to be replicated or repeated. Inside, you might find original artwork, Fluxus-inspired activities, or objects from our home carefully curated to convey care and connection. Each package is a simple yet powerful gesture, designed to spark joy, self-reflection, and a reminder of the importance of self-care in a world that often moves too fast for such moments of meaningful exchange.

Care Packages is more than a gift—it is a participatory performance. The act of giving, receiving, and sharing in this intimate experience is a form of community building—a year-long conversation between us, you, and others who also take part in this fleeting moment. Sent on the first of each month, each package is a unique piece of this collective performance, creating connections that exist solely in this shared space and time. These packages serve as gentle reminders to pause, care for yourself, and nurture your well-being.

We invite you to slow down, share in acts of generosity, and participate in an ephemeral yet deeply meaningful performance of care. Let’s create something beautiful together, one package at a time, as we engage in this year of compassion, self-care, and community.